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Schools, 1900

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Rooty Hill School Op Arts

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 7

The monthly meeting of subscribers to the above was held at the Imperial Hotel on Monday night, and there was a largo attendance. Mr James Angus, J.P., was voted to the chair…

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Burwood School Picnic

The Catholic Press · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 13

A meeting of the parishioners of St. Mary's, Bur wood, was held after the 11 o'clock Mass on Sunday to arrange for the annual school picnic. There was a large…

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State Scholarships and Bursaries in Queensland. Extended to Catholic Schools

The Catholic Press · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 17

At the Catholic Congress Bishop Higgins and others referred to the fact that in future all State bursaries and scholarships in Queensland could be competed for by…

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Public Schools Sports

Evening News · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 4

ARMIDALE, Saturday.—The Armidale District Public Schools Athletic Association sports gathering was held on Friday, and was a big success. Over 1500 children took part. There were about…

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Armidale Public Schools. Athletic Association Meeting. Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 10

The fifth annual gathering of the Armidale Public Schools' Athletic Association was held on the show-ground to-day. There were 17 schools competing, and a contingent of visitors from Glen Innes,…

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Country News. Maitland District Schools. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 9

The third annual sports meeting of the Maitland District Public Schools' Amateur Athletic Association was held to-day on the Albion gronnd in the presence of, say, 6000 spectators. About 1200…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, October 14, 1900. Parable of the Great Supper. Luke xiv. 15-24. Golden Text (Luke xiv. 17)—"Come; for all things are now ready." The Feast

The Methodist · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 4

The Kingdom pictured.— The kingdom of heaven is here represented by a great feast. One wishing to turn away…

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Barham School for Girls

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 14

On Thursday afternoon a large assemblage witnessed the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of a building intended to supply additional class rooms and dormitories in…

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Tamworth Public School Sports

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 51

The eighth annual sports meeting of the Tamworth District Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held on September 26, proving highly successful. About 6000 people witnessed…

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School Examination in Persia

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 23

On several occasions my pupils were examined by Persians holding official positions. The first examiner was the Consul-General in Bombay, who was the prince's guest at Isfahan on his…

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Billiards at the Parramatta School of Arts. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 4

SIR,—The committee of the local School of Arts have under contemplation, the erection of a billiard table at the institution, but before committing themselves to any…

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The Public School Sports. The Promised Attractive Displays. The Fete at Rosehill

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 October 1900 · page 6

In connection with the gala day at Rosehill this 6th of October, it may be said that the preparations made already should be responsible for a greater success than had to be…

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Sweating School Teachers

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 October 1900 · page 8

The University Senate, Melbourne, has adopted the report of a select committee re sweated school teachers, recommending the registration of schools other than State…

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Parramatta District Public Schools' Fete

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1900 · page 3

The third annual fete, under the auspices of the Parramatta District Public schools' Amateur Athletic Association, was held on the Rosehill racecourse on Saturday. The attendance numbered between 7000…

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Goulburn District Public Schools. Annual Demonstration. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 October 1900 · page 5

The fourth annual demonstration of the Goulburn District Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was held to day Beautiful weather prevailed. The sports were preceded by a procession, which proved…

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State Aid to Denominational Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 October 1900 · page 6

The Industrial Schools Amending Bill passed the House of Representatives, with the addition of a proviso that public moneys shall not, after the expiration of 12 months, be paid to…

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Religious Instruction in State Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 October 1900 · page 6

In a sermon at St. Patrick's Church, Archbishop Carr touched on the report of the commission on religious instruction in State schools. He contended that if the report was adopted, the…

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School Teachers' Conference. Education in South Australia

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 October 1900 · page 6

An interesting report of the proceedings at the recent South Australian Public School Teachers' Conference is contributed by Mr. W. Broome, who represented the New South Wales Teachers'…

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Parramatta District Schools' Sports Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 October 1900 · page 9

The mass displays on the Rosehill Racecourse on Saturday last were conducted by Colour-Sergeant Reddish, of the cadst staff. Acting under orders from Mr. Bridges, the Chief Inspector,…

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The Need of a School of Commerce in Sydney University. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 October 1900 · page 8

Sir,—In your American letter of yesterday's issue there is a striking passege dealing with the trend of education in the American universities, and your correspondent's remarks with regard to the…

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